While the world was locked down, Yemen faced an apocalyptic year – openDemocracy

Yemen’s Harrowing Year: Surviving an Apocalyptic Crisis Amid Global Lockdowns

Published on : Published by : William Green

While much of the world hit pause during COVID-19 lockdowns, Yemen faced a harrowing year of relentless conflict, devastating humanitarian collapse, and widespread famine-further plunging the nation into a deepening crisis

Disruptions hit Bangladesh after former ruling party calls for lockdown to protest Hasina trial – Ottumwa Courier

Bangladesh Faces Widespread Disruptions as Former Ruling Party Calls for Lockdown to Protest Hasina Trial

Published on : Published by : Victoria Jones

Disruptions swept across Bangladesh as the former ruling party launched a bold call for a nationwide lockdown to protest the trial of Prime Minister Hasina. Major transport routes were brought to a standstill, sending shockwaves through daily life and commerce throughout the country